pappasmurf

Sounds good to me. Keyless with a push button start too.
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cster

Passez moi le sac vomitaire!

Flaps

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Looks rather tame doesn't it

frayz

iTrader: (7)

I love it. I think its gonna be a complete tool to drive

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Looks like a right 'dogs dinner'.

abc

Looks fine to me, but will wait to see how it drives.

I suspect blue will become a less popular colour for 08 scoobies; looks better in silver IMO.

Boyakasha

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They've made a right hash of the centre console, that hazard button in the middle of the dash is huge and makes it look cack.

Also the car just looks like every other hatchback out there. Subaru have sold their soul

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/contents/pdf_en_40746.pdf

It's all here. From the horses mouth. PsitonHeads get the engine size wrong too!!
2 litre 308PS and 422 Nm is not to be sniffed at. still fugly!

PistonHeads Headlines

Test drove the 2008 STI - Impreza Forum - NASIOC

speedking

"When the ignition key is turned on, the needles of the three meters swing up to their maximums"

"a keyless entry system with a push-bottom starter."

@ push bottom. Looks like it has keyless entry, but an ignition key is still required for powering the start button? Can anyone confirm?

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

I think you'll find Piston heads are talking about the UK STi which is indeed 2.5 and not the 2.0 like the JDM version






A quick upshot of Differences between JDM & UK/EU (R/Hand drive) below

JDM 2.0ltr better engine, higher Rev's (cheaper Tax) UK 2.5ltr

JDM 13:1 quick Rack UK 15:1 Rack

JDM gets Equal lenth exhaust manifold UK Cast

JDM Bridgestone UK Dunlop

JDM Seats(cloth &Tricot) UK(leather alcantara)
Recardo's optional extras on both UK & JDM

JDM steer wheel audio controls optional UK Standard

USA gets folding mirrors everywhere else non-folding. USA, Japan and UK Heated mirrors is an optional extra

JDMs Headlamp washers and levellers are optional UK STD

There are two special Editions being shown at Toyko the Impreza "BEAMS" and Legacy Outback "Urban" These are IIRC for the JDM market though and only hav cosmetic modifications.

"BEAMS" is a popular japanese boutique/shop and has special colors and equipment selection and the Legacy Outback Urban selection special lightening red color and silver accessaries

All shall be revealled on Friday 26th Oct

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Yep, correct I was going to follow up with a "But the UK will get...." but got sidetracked.

I seem to remember that the majority of the front end of the S-GT is the same as my Spec B Leggy anyway. Much of which is modded for the STi.

As always a mine of useful stuff.

GazTheHat

I think it lOOks great.

Some fatter wheels, the WRC rear spoiler and a lower stance and that will lOOk.

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Wait till you get old like

After driving driving the WRX(S-GT) 17" x 50 series tyres, like driving a car with Crossplys on it. lovelly and smooth but tyre roll Unlike the MY07 and earlier STi's, I don't think many peeps will be happy with the STi's handling on Standard wheels, great for motorways

Those who try and buy the STi most will go for the 18" x 45 or 18" x 40

IMHO

Tony

bluenose172

iTrader: (2)

"JDM 2.0ltr better engine, higher Rev's (cheaper Tax) UK 2.5ltr" - Why will it be cheaper tax, mine is £400/year.

Boyakasha

iTrader: (2)

Yeah will be the same Tax for 2.0 as 2.5

Tony looks like they still didn't bring the UK Spec up to the same level, oh well maybe sometime thsy will.

SC008Y_MAD

iTrader: (5)

This car, The Sti model only is starting to slowly grow on me.

It looks very aggressive with it blistered arches etc.. it looks poised and ready to get into trouble. It looks fab in white

I even think it looks more aggrissive looking than the previous models, just needs the WRC rear wing and the mini vents and job done.

Snazy

Nice picture....

Its growing on me too.

SC008Y_MAD

iTrader: (5)

My only major problem is those rear lights.

Borat_Drives_A_Scooby

Its horrible and it looks nothing like a pedigree rally car, the new car will not look out of place in asda car parks and gentle runs out into the country with the kids.

bluenosewrx

iTrader: (2)

I dont get why your car is £400 a year mate, thought if it was reg before March 26th 2006 it was the old tax system, your car is a MY05 if i'm right.

Or are they fleecing us again by saying first reg in UK????.

Mac

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Yes they are! My September 2004 JDM Legacy 2ltr is £300 this year and £400 when it goes up. It was imported in July this year!

Car's imported or manufactured after 26th March 2006!!!!